i have read a few of these DIY tank builds and i don't understand y people seal the wood with some kind of rubber epoxy stuff. they are always having leak issues and and redoing a wall or something. why dont u just put down a thin sheet of glass on the plywood and seal it that way. then when the viewing window goes into place u can use silicon on the floor because the floor will be plywood topped with a 1/8" sheet of glass same with the sides and back all screw holes will be covered and sealed as well with these sheets of glass, even all the seems can be sealed with the proven and tested silicon. if every thing is braced properly then there should be little to no flexing. i want to do a tank build some day and this is what i was thinking i would do is there a reason that people don't do this or is it just a new idea???
why not seal the wood with glass????
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when you fill a tank with water im guessing the wood would flex abit and possibly break it good idea though
how much do people spend to seal the wood, screw holes, and the extra cash to redo a sheet of plywood that they have too replace?? plus in the long run, the tank last longer and be easier to reseal if needed it might cost more but i guess each person would have to weigh the pros and cons for themselves